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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Changes are having the necessary effects on your cholesterol.Instead of completely stopping your statin use, your doctor might suggest reducing your statin dosage. Less medication could mean fewer side effects, and the drug might still work well enough to manage your cholesterol levels.Or your doctor could suggest reducing your statin dosage while adding another medication or supplement. This could resolve your issues with taking the drug, especially if they relate to side effects.Other cholesterol-lowering medicationsDrugs your doctor could add to your medication regimen while reducing your statin use include: ezetimibebile acid sequestrantsniacinThese medications can help manage your cholesterol levels while you take a lower dosage of statins.L-carnitine supplementsL-carnitine supplements are another option, especially for people with diabetes. L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative that your body makes. CoQ10 supplementsAnother option could be to supplement your reduced statin dosage with CoQ10, an enzyme your body naturally makes.A 2016 case study reports that a man had stopped taking statins due to side effects. When the plaque levels in his blood vessels began to increase, he started taking a low dose statin on alternating days as well as daily CoQ10. His plaque levels decreased to a healthy level on this regimen.However, before taking CoQ10 supplements, be sure to talk with your doctor about whether they’re a safe option for you.If side effects are your concern with statins, your doctor may suggest continuing to take the same dosage of your statin but adding a supplement of CoQ10.Some studies suggest this plan could help reduce side effects. This is likely because statins can cause the levels of CoQ10 in your body to drop, leading to side effects such as muscle problems. Taking CoQ10 supplements could help reverse these side effects. However, more recent data is conflicting on how effective CoQ10 supplements are in reducing myopathy (muscle aches).Not everyone needs to stop taking statins. Many people take statins for decades without having any side effects or issues. For those individuals, the medications can be a very effective form of treatment and prevention for cholesterol problems.Others may not have the same experience with statins. People who decide to stop taking statins may have several different reasons for doing so. The following are some of the most common reasons for quitting statins.Mild to serious side effectsStatins can cause several side effects. Many of these side effects can be mild, such as muscle pain and cramps. Other side effects can be very severe, such as liver damage, muscle deterioration, and kidney failure.Mild side effects may be managed, but moderate to severe side effects may become problematic or possibly dangerous.If you and your doctor decide that the danger or damage caused by the statin’s side effects outweigh the benefits of
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